Gabriel Prokofiev
Gabriel Prokofiev | |
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| File:Gabriel Prokofiev.jpg Prokofiev in Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Born | 6 January 1975 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, producer, DJ |
| Years active | 1997—present |
| Relatives | Oleg Prokofiev (father) Sergei Prokofiev (grandfather) |
Gabriel Prokofiev (born 6 January 1975) is a Russian-British composer, producer, DJ, and Artistic Director of the Nonclassical record label and nightclub.[1]
Early life
Gabriel Prokofiev was born on 6 January 1975 to an English mother and a Russian father, the artist Oleg Prokofiev,[2] and is the grandson of the composer Sergei Prokofiev. He studied composition at the University of Birmingham and the University of York and became a producer of Dance, Electro, Hip-hop and Grime music.[3]
Career
He founded the independent record label and club night Nonclassical in 2003,[4] as a way of bringing classical music to younger people.[3]
Selected works
Ballet
- Ein Winternachtstraum, 2011
- The Ghost of Gunby Hall, [Commissioned by Lincoln Arts], 2012
- Howl, 2013
- Strange Blooms, 2013
- Terra Incognita, for string ensemble of 10 players + electronics, [Commissioned by Rambert Dance Company], 2014
- Bayadere – The Ninth Life, Electronics with Piano & Percussion, [Commissioned by Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company for the Royal Opera House, London 2015
- Dark Glow, [Commission by Stuttgarter Ballet], 2016
- Sense of Time, [Commissioned by Birmingham Royal Ballet], 2019
Orchestral
- Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra, 2006
- Dance Suite for Viola, String Orchestra, Trombones & Percussion, 2008
- Beethoven 9 Remix, 2011
- Concerto for Bass Drum & Orchestra, 2012
- Spheres for Violin and String Orchestra, 2013
- Cello Concerto No 1 for cello and orchestra, 2013
- Ruthven's Last Dance two dances for orchestra, 2013
- Concerto for Trumpet, Percussion, Turntables and Orchestra, 2014
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (1914), 2014
- Saxophone Concerto, 2016
- Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra II, 2016
- Two Caprices for Violin and Orchestra, 2016
- Olga's Miniatures, 2017
Symphonic Works / Overtures
- Overture 87654321, Symphony Orchestra (double wind & brass, 4 perc), [Commissioned by the Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn, 2014
- Dial 1-900 Mix-A-Lot+ Orchestrations of Sir-Mix-A-Lot tracks: Baby Got Back & Posse on Broadway, [Commissioned by Seattle Symphony, 2014
- Carnet de Voyage, Symphony orchestra (double wind & brass, 4 perc), [Commissioned by the Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn, 2015
- When the City Rules, [Commissioned by Seattle Symphony and Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla], 2016
Chamber
- String Quartet No. 1, 2003
- Three Dances for String Trio, Bass Clarinet, Piano & Scratch DJ, 2004
- String Quartet No. 2, 2006
- Stolen Guitars suite for electric guitar and 2 laptops, commissioned by POW ensemble for GUADAEMUS, Holland, 2008
- Bogle Move for string quartet, 2009
- Cello Multitracks suite for solo cello and multitracked cellos, or cello nonet, 2010
- String Quartet No. 3, 2010
- The Ghost of Gunby Hall, a golden fable for 2 actors, chamber ensemble, laptop & optional SATB choir, 2012
- Triangles, for 9 custom-made Triangles, [Commissioned by Fari Shams for Raimund Abraham Musikerhaus, Museum Insel Hombroich], Düsseldorf 2012
- Violin Duo No.1, 2014
- The River Conqueror, 2015
- Pieces for Erhu & Piano, 2015
- Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra, 2016
- Broken Screen, [Commissioned by Alison Balsom], 2017
- Six Observations for Flute Trio, [Commissioned by Nonclassical for Tempest Flute Trio], 2013
- Two Dances [Commissioned by the Arts Council for Tate Ensemble @ Bath Festival], 2004
Instrumental
- Three Dances for String Trio, Bass Clarinet, Piano & Scratch DJ, 2004
- Pianobook No. 1 for solo piano, 2006
- Sleeveless Scherzo for solo violin and solo dancer, 2008
- IMPORT/EXPORT large-scale percussion piece for global objects, 2008
- Journeys of a Cattleherd, 1997
Vocal
- Simple Songs for Modern Life, 6 songs for female a capella vocal trio, 2009
- The Lonely Giant, mini opera for baritone and bass clarinet, 2009
Film
- White Rooms, soundscape production, composition and design for collaboration with filmmakers Giada Dobrzenska and Laura Jennings, [Commissioned by The Sonic Arts Network], premiered at The Institute of Contemporary Art, London 1998
- Pig Alley, soundtrack to US silent film, for bass clarinet, trumpet, percussion and cello, 2008
- OK Computer, music for India's first science fiction comedy TV series, 2021
Electronic Works
- Strange Blooms (suite), 2013
- Café Perdu, 1999
- Punch Me! Bite Me!, 1998
- Zhiva, 1998
Opera
- Elizabetta, Opera in two acts, 2019
References
- ^ "Gabriel Prokofiev | Sozo Artists". sozoartists.com. Retrieved 14 December 2016.[dead link]
- ^ "PRS for Music Foundation - Gabriel Prokofiev". PRS for Music Foundation. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ a b Anna Prosvetova (7 July 2016). "Interview: Gabriel Prokofiev on music in the cinema, Sergei Prokofiev's legacy and classical music today". Russian Art and Culture. Retrieved 18 April 2019.[dead link]
- ^ Coffey, Russ (2 March 2004). "Prokofiev goes clubbing". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
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